JoAnn:  It's best to use ABM up to a year of age, since cow's milk can
cause bleeding from the baby's bowel and is associated with iron deficiency
anemia.  For children over one year of age, whole or 2% is ok, but not 1%
or skim.
I have a few questions about this mother's situation, though.  Is the "2
full days" she's away night and day, or just 9 to 5?  Why can't she
pump?  If she doesn't pump, that could cause her drop in milk supply and
could lead to mastitis.  Even if she couldn't save the milk she pumps, at
least she could prevent these other problems.  Doesn't this woman have
even a lunch break?  Just curious.  Alicia.  [log in to unmask]